Today: 14 May 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock on December 2, 2025: Near Record Highs After Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Tailwinds and Fresh Analyst Upgrades

Analog Devices (ADI) Stock on December 2, 2025: Near Record Highs After Q4 Earnings Beat, AI Tailwinds and Fresh Analyst Upgrades

Analog Devices shares traded near record highs at $267.93 on December 2, 2025, after beating fourth-quarter earnings estimates and issuing a strong 2026 outlook. Q4 revenue rose 26% to $3.08 billion, with adjusted EPS up 35% to $2.26. The stock is up about 25% year-to-date and has outpaced the S&P 500 over the past 12 months. Market cap stands at roughly $131 billion.
2 December 2025
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CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock on December 2, 2025: AI Cloud Backlog, Debt Risks and 2026 Outlook After the Guidance Cut

CoreWeave (CRWV) Stock on December 2, 2025: AI Cloud Backlog, Debt Risks and 2026 Outlook After the Guidance Cut

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) closed at about $81 per share on December 2, 2025, with a market cap of $40.4 billion, up 184% from its March IPO. The company reported trailing 12-month revenue of $4.31 billion and a net loss of $824.7 million. Shares remain about 60% below their 52-week high. CoreWeave operates 32 data centers and supplies GPU cloud infrastructure for major AI firms.
2 December 2025
Costco (COST) Stock on December 2, 2025: Tariff Lawsuit, Membership Engine and 2026 Price Targets

Costco (COST) Stock on December 2, 2025: Tariff Lawsuit, Membership Engine and 2026 Price Targets

Costco filed suit against the U.S. government in late November, seeking to preserve refund rights on Trump-era tariffs if the Supreme Court rules them unlawful. The stock traded near $906 midday December 2, down about 6–7% over the past year and 16% below its 52-week high. Costco’s valuation remains well above industry averages, with a trailing P/E near 50.
2 December 2025
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Today: Price, Forecast and 2026 Recovery Prospects (December 2, 2025)

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock Today: Price, Forecast and 2026 Recovery Prospects (December 2, 2025)

UnitedHealth traded at $325–326 on December 2, 2025, up slightly from Monday’s close of $323.21 but down nearly 50% from late 2024 highs. The stock remains far below its 52-week peak after regulatory scrutiny, a major cyberattack, and operational missteps. Analysts maintain a “Buy” rating, with a consensus price target near $397. Recent research highlights both deep-value potential and ongoing risks.
2 December 2025
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Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Soars on Nvidia’s $2 Billion Bet: Latest News, Forecasts and Risks for December 2025

Synopsys (SNPS) Stock Soars on Nvidia’s $2 Billion Bet: Latest News, Forecasts and Risks for December 2025

Nvidia announced a $2 billion equity investment in Synopsys on December 1, 2025, sending Synopsys shares up about 5% to the mid-$440s. The stock remains well below its $651.73 high and above its $365.74 low, with a market value near $82–83 billion. Investors remain cautious due to Synopsys’s heavy debt from the Ansys deal, a recent earnings miss, and ongoing legal probes.
2 December 2025
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Visa Stock (V) on December 2, 2025: Price, Stablecoin Push, AI Shopping Boom and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Visa Stock (V) on December 2, 2025: Price, Stablecoin Push, AI Shopping Boom and 2025–2030 Forecasts

Visa shares traded near $329 midday Tuesday, valuing the company at about $630 billion. Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating with a $410 target, citing strong digital payment growth. Visa expanded stablecoin settlement in CEMEA via a partnership with Aquanow. The company recently settled a $38 billion U.S. antitrust case, agreeing to lower swipe fees and cap some rates.
2 December 2025
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock on December 2, 2025: Price, Dividend Power, Analyst Forecasts and the 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) Stock on December 2, 2025: Price, Dividend Power, Analyst Forecasts and the 2026 Outlook

JPMorgan Chase shares traded near $308 midday December 2, just below record highs, with a market cap around $845 billion. Institutional investors increased holdings, and the stock has gained about 39% over the past year, far outpacing the S&P 500. JPM cut its stake in PRS REIT PLC in London and continues expanding its Swiss private banking business.
2 December 2025
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Lennar Stock (LEN): BTIG Downgrade, Buffett’s Big Bet and Millrose Spin-Off Shape Outlook Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings

Lennar Stock (LEN): BTIG Downgrade, Buffett’s Big Bet and Millrose Spin-Off Shape Outlook Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings

Lennar shares traded near $130 on December 2, 2025, down about 25% from a year ago after a Q3 earnings miss and margin compression. Q3 revenue fell 6–7% to $8.8 billion, with adjusted EPS dropping nearly 49% to $2.00. New orders rose 12% while average selling prices and gross margins declined sharply. The stock faces a rare Sell rating from BTIG as Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake.
2 December 2025
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Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 2, 2025: Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Stock Split Fallout and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Netflix Stock (NFLX) on December 2, 2025: Warner Bros Discovery Bid, Stock Split Fallout and 2026–2030 Forecasts

Netflix submitted a mostly cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, competing with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, with a decision possible by Christmas. Shares closed at $109.13 on December 1, up 1.4%, valuing Netflix near $462 billion. The stock remains below key moving averages after a recent 10-for-1 split. Analyst targets for Netflix range widely, with some warning of downside risk.
2 December 2025
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AppLovin (APP) Stock Jumps Above $620 as AI Adtech Boom Meets Regulatory Risk – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 2, 2025)

AppLovin (APP) Stock Jumps Above $620 as AI Adtech Boom Meets Regulatory Risk – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (December 2, 2025)

AppLovin shares rose about 4% to $623.59 on December 2, 2025, extending a sharp rally this year. The company appeared at the UBS Global Technology & AI Conference as new institutional buyers disclosed stakes. AppLovin’s market cap stands near $200 billion, with a trailing P/E around 75 and a 52-week range from $200.50 to $745.61. Regulatory probes and insider selling continue amid bullish Wall Street targets.
2 December 2025
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Intel Stock (INTC) on December 2, 2025: Apple Foundry Buzz, Malaysia Expansion and Q3 Rebound Fuel a High‑Stakes Rally

Intel Stock (INTC) on December 2, 2025: Apple Foundry Buzz, Malaysia Expansion and Q3 Rebound Fuel a High‑Stakes Rally

Intel shares closed at $40.01 on Dec. 1, 2025, near a 52-week high after surging over 10% on Nov. 28 on reports Apple may use Intel as a chip supplier by 2027. The rally cooled as analysts noted initial Apple orders would be small and dependent on Intel’s manufacturing progress. Intel stock has nearly doubled in 2025, driven by government and partner investments and renewed AI focus.
2 December 2025
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Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock on December 2, 2025: Zepbound Price Cuts, GLP‑1 Boom and What Comes Next for the Trillion‑Dollar Drugmaker

Eli Lilly (LLY) Stock on December 2, 2025: Zepbound Price Cuts, GLP‑1 Boom and What Comes Next for the Trillion‑Dollar Drugmaker

Eli Lilly shares traded near $1,060 midday December 2, just below record highs, after a year of sharp gains fueled by obesity and diabetes drugs. The company cut U.S. self-pay prices for Zepbound on December 1, following a federal deal to lower GLP-1 prices. Lilly’s market cap briefly topped $1 trillion in November, the first for a healthcare firm. WHO issued its first guideline recommending GLP-1 drugs for obesity on December 1.
2 December 2025
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Coinbase (COIN) Stock on December 2, 2025: Price Drop, Transparency Report Shock, and 2026 Forecasts

Coinbase (COIN) Stock on December 2, 2025: Price Drop, Transparency Report Shock, and 2026 Forecasts

Coinbase shares traded near $260 on December 2, 2025, after a 5% drop the previous day amid a sharp crypto sell-off. Bitcoin fell 6%, Ethereum over 8%, and Solana more than 9% on December 1. COIN is down about 25% from recent highs near $420. Early signs of stabilization appeared as Bitcoin rebounded to $87,000 and Coinbase rose 1.5% in pre-market trading.
2 December 2025
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Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Today, December 2, 2025: Price, Forecast, Prediction Markets Pivot and Crypto Risks

Robinhood (HOOD) Stock Today, December 2, 2025: Price, Forecast, Prediction Markets Pivot and Crypto Risks

Robinhood shares closed at $123.24 on December 1, up over 200% in 2025 but still 20% below their October high. The stock fell more than 7% intraday after China warned of a crackdown on crypto speculation. Q3 net income surged to $556 million, up 271% year-over-year, with transaction-based revenues rising 129% to $730 million, driven by crypto trading. Market cap stands near $110 billion.
2 December 2025
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Micron Technology (MU) Stock on December 2, 2025: AI Memory Supercycle, $300–$338 Targets and the $9.6B Japan Bet

Micron Technology (MU) Stock on December 2, 2025: AI Memory Supercycle, $300–$338 Targets and the $9.6B Japan Bet

Micron shares traded near $240 on December 2, 2025, after tripling year-to-date and leading the S&P 500. Wolfe Research raised its price target to $300, while Morgan Stanley set a Street-high target of $338. Micron announced a ¥1.5 trillion ($9.6B) HBM fab in Hiroshima, with construction starting in May 2026. Fiscal 2025 revenue reached a record $37.4 billion, up 49% from the prior year.
2 December 2025
Palantir Stock Today: AI Superstar or Bubble Risk? Latest PLTR News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 2, 2025)

Palantir Stock Today: AI Superstar or Bubble Risk? Latest PLTR News, Forecasts and Analysis (Dec. 2, 2025)

Palantir shares traded near $167.50 midday Dec. 2, 2025, about 19% below their November all-time high after a sharp November drop. The company’s Q3 revenue jumped 63% to $1.18 billion, with U.S. commercial sales up 121%. Valuation remains high, with forward P/E estimates around 160x–260x. Wall Street consensus is “Hold,” as analysts debate the stock’s long-term prospects.
2 December 2025
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AMD Stock on December 2, 2025: AI Supercycle, New Mega-Deals and Fresh Forecasts for NASDAQ: AMD

AMD Stock on December 2, 2025: AI Supercycle, New Mega-Deals and Fresh Forecasts for NASDAQ: AMD

AMD shares traded near $220 early December 2, up 1% after a volatile November that saw a 23% drop. Bloomberg reports Vultr will build a $1 billion AI cluster in Ohio using AMD chips, set to launch in Q1 2026. Marvell is in advanced talks to acquire AMD-backed Celestial AI for over $5 billion, according to Reuters. AMD’s market cap stands at about $358 billion.
2 December 2025
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Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock Plunges as Bitcoin Slides and $1.44 Billion Cash Reserve Splits Opinion – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (2 December 2025)

Strategy Inc (MSTR) Stock Plunges as Bitcoin Slides and $1.44 Billion Cash Reserve Splits Opinion – Latest News, Forecasts and Analysis (2 December 2025)

Strategy Inc shares fell to $171 on December 2, down nearly 50–60% from peak, as Bitcoin dropped below $90,000. The company announced a $1.44 billion US dollar reserve funded by equity issuance and sharply cut 2025 profit guidance. Management said Bitcoin sales are possible as a “last resort” if stress conditions are met. Trading volume hit its highest in nearly a year.
2 December 2025
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  • Fortinet Stock Analysis: Assessing Buy or Sell Moves Amid Cybersecurity Growth
    May 14, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT. Fortinet (ticker: FTNT) gained 2.25% by May 11, 2026, reflecting investor confidence in one of the world's most profitable cybersecurity firms. Parkev Tatevosian, CFA, presenting the analysis, holds no personal stock positions, maintaining objectivity despite affiliation with The Motley Fool, which holds and recommends Fortinet shares. The cybersecurity sector's resilience amid rising cyber threats supports Fortinet's market strength. Tatevosian's insights aim to guide investors navigating Fortinet's valuation and growth potential. Disclosure highlights underscore the importance of independent judgment in stock decisions.

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Robinhood Stock Jumps After April Data Shows Retail Traders Coming Back

Robinhood Stock Jumps After April Data Shows Retail Traders Coming Back

14 May 2026
Robinhood Markets shares climbed 5.3% to $80.79 Thursday after reporting April platform assets of $345.4 billion, up 12% from March. Funded customers reached 27.6 million and net deposits totaled $6.0 billion. Equity trading volume rose 15% to $248.5 billion, while crypto volume dropped 33% to $11.9 billion. Deutsche Bank reiterated a Buy rating, citing strong equities and options activity.
Leslie’s Stock Soars 160% After Sales Rebound, But Losses Still Cloud Turnaround

Leslie’s Stock Soars 160% After Sales Rebound, But Losses Still Cloud Turnaround

14 May 2026
Leslie’s Inc. shares jumped about 160% to $3.72 Thursday after the pool-supplies retailer reported second-quarter sales up 4.3% to $184.7 million and an 8% rise in customer count. The company posted a net loss of $52.5 million but improved gross margin to 28.9%. Leslie’s kept its 2026 outlook unchanged and said planned store closures are complete for the year.
XRP’s $1.50 Breakout Is Back in Play After Senate Crypto Vote Clears Key Hurdle

XRP’s $1.50 Breakout Is Back in Play After Senate Crypto Vote Clears Key Hurdle

14 May 2026
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 15-9 vote, with all Republicans and two Democrats in favor. XRP traded at $1.43 ahead of the vote, with $1.50 as key resistance. CoinShares reported $40 million in weekly inflows to XRP funds, bringing assets under management to $2.5 billion. Bitcoin rose 3% to $81,500 after the committee action.
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